A three-quarter introductory-level sequence. The four skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing—are stressed in a primarily oral-aural method of presentation. The course covers all major elements of French grammar. Conducted in French; language laboratory required in addition to daily class sessions. These courses are intensive.
Required texts: Meyer, Rond Point, text and workbook, (sold as a pack at the UBookstore).
Prerequisites: For 101- no prior French; for 102- completion of FRENCH 101 or placement test score of 15-30; for 103- completion of 102 or 110 or placement test score of 31-56.

FRENCH 110: BASIC FRENCH REVIEW

Daily, 12:00-2:10, 5 cr., Staff
(Offered A-term)

Basic French Review combines in one quarter the contents of 101 and 102. This intensive course is designed for students who have studied French for at least two years in high school but who do not feel ready for 102. Highly motivated beginners with background in other languages are also encouraged to take the course. After completing 110, students can enroll directly in French 103.
Prerequisites: Two years or more of High School level French, and placement test score of 10-30.
Required texts: Meyer, Rond Point, text and workbook (sold as a pack at the UBookstore).

FRENCH 134: FIRST YEAR FRENCH INTENSIVE

Daily, various times, 15 cr., Staff
(Offered full term)

This "planned immersion" approach covers the equivalent of elementary French (FREN 101, 102, 103). The four skills--listening speaking, reading and writing--are stressed in a primarily oral-aural method of presentation. The course covers all major elements of French grammar. The course will be conducted in French. A grade of 2.0 or higher in this course satisfies the foreign language proficiency requirement for the College of Arts and Sciences and prepares students for the 200-level series.
Required texts: Meyer, Rond Point, text and workbook (sold as a pack at the UBookstore). (*Note: Credit restrictions if credit received previously for FRENCH 101, 102 or 103.)

FRENCH 201, 202, 203: INTERMEDIATE FRENCH (VLPA)

Daily, 5 cr., Staff
(201 offered A-term, 202 offered B-term, 203 offered A-term)

A three-quarter systematic review and expansion of French grammar, development of conversational skills (listening and speaking), reading literary and cultural materials, and writing compositions. Conducted in French, the intermediate sequence encourages students to use their language skills more actively and at a more sophisticated level than the elementary sequence. These courses are intensive.
Prerequisites: 103 for 201; 201 for 202, 202 for 203, or equivalent.
Required texts: Dietikeer, En Bonne Forme text, workbook, and cd (audio files available on web).

FRENCH 301, 302, 303: ADVANCED FRENCH (W Courses)

Daily, 5 cr., Staff
(301 offered A-term, 302 offered B-term, 303 offered A-term)

French 301 and 302 allow students to review French grammar at an advanced level and to acquire the essentials of French composition, through the study of written and audiovisual authentic cultural material. These courses are conducted exclusively in French and are intensive. French 301 is offered in A term, 302 in B term, and French 303 in A term.

Prerequisites: 203 for 301; 301 for 302; 302 for 303, or equivalent.
Required texts: TBA

FRENCH 390: LISTENING, READING AND SPEAKING

Daily, 10:50-1:00, 5 cr., Hedwige Meyer (A-term)

This class will focus on improving comprehension and oral production skills.
We will use texts, film excerpts, documentaries and TV shows, and will
explore themes that will lead to discussions and oral presentations, with an
emphasis on developing new vocabulary while reviewing various grammar points as needed.

Prerequisite: Completion of French 202
Required text: Rond-Point 3 - livre de l'eleve + CD, ISBN: 9788484433897 (Difusion)

FRENCH 455: ONE AUTHOR - IRENE NEMIROVSKY

TTH 1:10-5:00, 5 cr., Doug Collins (A-term)

"The hollow years," has been a merited label for the 1930s in France.
And only downhill from there! This sorry decade was followed by what only
got worse??the Marianne in chains? period of the Occupation, that of the
collaboration of the French with a too easily triumphant Nazi Germany. This
grim patch was that of the major fiction production of Ir?ne N?mirovsky,
whose stories and novels offer richly ambivalent treatments of the most
painfully impinging of themes of the period--anti-Semitism, the modern insults to traditional social formations, disruptively unfamiliar business practices, France's relation to its immigrant populations, etc.. Texts to be read include:Un enfant prodige; David Golder; Le Vin de solitude; Les chiens et les loups; Le Ma?tre des ?mes; Suite française.
Course conducted in English. Readings in French.
Prerequisites: FRENCH 303; either FRENCH 304, FRENCH 305, FRENCH 306 or FRENCH 307.
Required texts: L'enfant prodige; David Golder; Le Vin de solitude; Les Chiens et les loups; Le Maître des âmes; Suite française

ITALIAN 134: INTENSIVE FIRST YEAR ITALIAN

Daily, multiple sections, 15 credits, Staff
(Full term)

This course covers the equivalent of the first year of elementary Italian 101, 102, 103 in an intensive format. The rudiments of Italian grammar are covered, conversational patterns and skills are drilled, low-intermediate level reading is introduced, and basic writing skills are developed. The class meets three hours daily and students are required to spend one hour in the language laboratory for each lesson. This course is designed for highly motivated students who are prepared to dedicate the out-of-class time required to learn a foreign language in an intensive format. To meet the goal of oral and written communicative proficiency, this approach emphasizes creative expression and participation on the part of the students through role-playing and conversation. This course will be conducted in Italian.

Required text:
(*Note: Credit restrictions if credit received previously for ITALIAN 101, 102 or 103.)

ITALIAN 234: INTENSIVE SECOND YEAR ITALIAN

Daily, multiple sections, 15 credits, Staff
(Full term)

Intensive language course designed for highly motivated students. Equivalent to 201, 202, 203.
Prerequisite: either ITAL 103, ITAL 113, ITAL 134, or score of 57-100 on IT TL placement test.
Required text: A Vicenda - Lingua and A Vicenda - Cultura, Habekovich & Mazzola, McGraw-Hill, 2008.